SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard
Foley catheter (2-way catheter)

All Wales Contract:

Urology products

Sterility Status:

Sterile.

Usage Status:

Single use.

Description

The catheter consists of a long tube with a closed tip containing 2 holes (also known as 'eyes') and a deflated balloon at one end and 2 connectors at the other. One of the connectors is a drainage port and the other is a non-return valve for balloon inflation. Foley catheters can be made of silicone or latex and may possess teflon, silicone or a hydrogel coating.

Key areas where used

All ward areas

Community

Method of use

The catheter is inserted into the bladder via the urethra and the ballon inflated with sterile water (using a syringe into the non-return valve) to keep the catheter in place. The other port is either connected to a drainage bag (which drains the urine from the patient) or to a lever-tap which is opened when the bladder needs to be emptied. Consulting the individual manufacturers for recommendations regarding the length of time each model of catheter can remain insitu is advised by the MHRA and the Department of Health.

Example products

The following table lists examples of products known to be acceptable for this product description.

Brand Name

Product Code

Manufacturer

Bardia

124512UK

Bard Ltd

Aquaflate

P310112

Rusch UK Ltd

Revision Details

Editor

Peter Phillips

Revision No

1.8

Revision date

2006/07/10

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Disclaimer

This datacard has been prepared as an aid to contracting forpurchasers in the NHS in Wales, and shouldnot be used as a substitute for literature, instructions or training from the manufacturersof the devices.

Products mentioned in this datacard are for illustration purposes onlyand should not be seen as an endorsement of these products.